Re: Stadium name & Kits - Any dates? : Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:44 pm
The Chair Maker wrote:
Playing Wigan or Wire first up would be silly. It is a waste of an opportunity to make money from an otherwise unnatractive fixture that would draw a big crowd.
Catalan could be a good bet for a decent side first up. A fixture that doesnt normally get fans rushing to the turnstiles, but which would be a match that would appeal to neutrals and SKY as one worthy of kicking off things in the new stadium, due to the quality of the Cats side.
Wonder if Sky will want a grand final rematch between Leeds and Saints?
I also think its best not to get a mega match first up for safety reasons. Stewards and fans would be unfamiliar with the stadium. Hence if anything went wrong it would exacerbate the problem. Best to get familiar with the ground before the big guns come into town.
Catalan could be a good bet for a decent side first up. A fixture that doesnt normally get fans rushing to the turnstiles, but which would be a match that would appeal to neutrals and SKY as one worthy of kicking off things in the new stadium, due to the quality of the Cats side.
Wonder if Sky will want a grand final rematch between Leeds and Saints?
I also think its best not to get a mega match first up for safety reasons. Stewards and fans would be unfamiliar with the stadium. Hence if anything went wrong it would exacerbate the problem. Best to get familiar with the ground before the big guns come into town.
Ditto with all the above.
We'd be daft to get a Wigoon or a Wire game first up. That would mean one less sell out for me.
Id have Cas,last league game at K.R and first one at new stadium.
Plus they play good rugby and should be a good game for the newbies there.
Have a fink about It Saints.